Quick answers
- Does Richard H. Karpinski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard H. Karpinski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard H. Karpinski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 71 services for Richard H. Karpinski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard H. Karpinski's NPI number?
- 1316947237. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard H. Karpinski, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 50 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 71 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm (14061)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis30%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard H. Karpinski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1547 Columbia TpkeCastleton, NY 12033 (518) 479‑4156
- 650 Franklin St, Suite 100Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 479‑4156
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1971 (55 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316947237 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians